International. An Order Of Merit Of The Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Of Rhodes And Of Malta, Breast Star, By Gardino Hold unofficial French made pilot's badge

unofficial French made pilot's badge

within a laurel and oak leaf wreath joined together by ribbon

He served during the South African War in 1900-1901 with the King's Own (RoyalLancaster Regiment)

having embarked Liverpool aboard the S

International. An Order Of Merit Of The Order Of Saint John Of Jerusalem, Of Rhodes And Of Malta, Breast Star, By Gardino Hold unofficial French made pilot's badgeIn silver with white enamels, measuring 54. 7 mm (w) x 54. 7 mm (h), vertical pinback, chipping evident in the white enamels all four arms near the central junction point, fine. In its hardshelled case of issue, red dimpled exterior of all sides, white Maltese cross on the lid, inside lid lined in red satin, padded and maker marked "CRAVANZOLA Succ. E. GARDINO GIOIELLERIA ROMA", medal bed in red felt and slotted, exhibiting wear on the exterior, case